Job Training Class Visits Marriott Corporate Kitchen

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01.11.2010 --

(above) Marriott Test Kitchen Chef Tom O'Gara speaks with students at Marriott Corporate Headquarters.

Field trips are an essential part of our 12-week Culinary Job Training program. DC Central Kitchen has built strong partnerships with area businesses to provide students with valuable hands-on experience.

As the sponsor of class 77, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation covers all class expenses. In addition, Marriott International Executives volunteer with the students throughout their 12 weeks. Marriott Director of Culinary Development Bart Hosmer will be the keynote speaker for the class graduation on January 19th, 2010.

During one field trip to the Marriott Headquarters, students received a sneak peek of the Marriott test kitchen and spoke to the various Marriott chefs. Students then traveled to the Marriott Bethesda Suites, toured their kitchen and spoke to the General Manager Keith McNeill.

"It is an amazing opportunity to see the whole inner workings of such a large organization," commented Linda Vogler, DC Central Kitchen's Culinary Arts Coordinator. "Whenever we work with Marriott, they make our students feel like they are the most important guests they have. The Marriott field trips are truly invaluable."

During their second field trip to Marriott, students met Mr. Richard Marriott, the Chairman of The J. Willard and Alice S. Foundation, as well as Anne Gunsteens, Executive Director of the Foundation. And this past Monday, students went to the Ritz Carlton to make green tea cookies with the Marriott Pastry Chef as a parting gift for guests who were attending a conference.

"This is the second year in a row that the Marriott Foundation has sponsored a Culinary Job Training class, helping 36 graduates start new lives," comments Brian MacNair, Chief Development Officer.

Special thanks to the Marriott Foundation and Marriott International for their exceptional partnership and devotion to our Culinary Job Training program.